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Virginia lawmakers buck Youngkin budget amendments in one-day session

Virginia lawmakers convened in Richmond on Wednesday for their yearly veto session.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed changes to legislation passed earlier this year, prompting the session.
The Democrat-controlled House considered over 200 proposed changes, including school construction funding.
Delegate Helmer stated, "We must support our law enforcement... Ban weapons of war from our streets."
Ultimately, the House did not overturn any vetoes, signaling a continued partisan divide.

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Senator Saddam Salim Richmond Report - Falls Church News

Last week, the House and Senate adjourned sine die, which means that the 2025 regular legislative session is over. However, that does not mean our work is over for the year. Later this spring, we will meet again for the annual “reconvene session” where we will deal with bills vetoed by the Governor and any amendments he proposes to legislation or the budget. Last year, Governor Youngkin vetoed a record number of bills, and we expect that there w…

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Virginia legislative session wraps as Youngkin begins budget review

State Senator Lamont Bagby discusses standstill talks with Governor Youngkin on key issues like education, paid leave, and minimum wage in Virginia.

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Virginia Democrats fail to override Youngkin vetoes in effort to push gun control

Democratic lawmakers in Virginia picked vetoes by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) Wednesday to try to override and push for gun control. The move was made during a reconvened session of the Virginia House of Delegates, and Democrats took aim at…

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Virginia legislative session wraps up with bills impacting Southwest Virginians

Several bills passed through the Virginia General Assembly in 2025 that could have an impact on Southwest Virginians - including the state budget.

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General Assembly sustains Youngkin vetoes, accepts many bill amendments

After already setting a record for vetoes, Gov. Glenn Youngkin added to his score when the General Assembly failed to overturn vetoes on cannabis, minimum wage increases and capping medication prices.

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Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving

In a swift and silent rebuke, the Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday signed off on just 41 of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed changes to the $188 billion state budget, rejecting the other 164 without floor debate. The move leaves…

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